Quite honestly the worst place of employment. Let me keep this short. - Social Media Account Executive Identity Media (FL) Employee Review

1.0
26 June 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

- loved my co-workers and worked well with them

Cons

- terrible pay even with experience and a degree - contract says Monday-Friday but you are expected to work at all hours and all weekends with no OT pay - EXTREME favoritism - She taught me and my team nothing and barely puts a hand in when needed - Is extremely rude and does not ever defend her employees when clients are rude or inappropriate - would wake me up at 8am on a Saturday to delete spam comments

avatar
Identity Media (FL) Response
1y
Your review seems to focus on me, Ana, the CEO of Identity Media. It appears you have not worked in our firm or any PR firm long enough to fully understand the industry. Our pay structure is based on experience, with the expectation that employees will grow with our firm as they evolve with us. Regarding the schedule, it is stated in all contracts that we have events and needs that require weekend work, including myself as the owner. This is why we offer remote Fridays year-round, and during busy event weeks, I encourage our team to take Fridays off. I do not expect my team to do anything I don't do myself. I do not believe in favoritism but rather in a management system that empowers our managers to lead effectively. I have defended our team many times, even at the cost of losing clients. Regarding social media, while we use software to assist us, not everything can be automated. We pride ourselves on being hands-on and attentive to our clients' needs. We appreciate your feedback and wish you the best in your future endeavors.

Explore other reviews about Identity Media (FL)

5.0
21 July 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

• Fantastic stepping stone in a PR and social media career. • Ana is highly knowledgeable and provides invaluable insights in the PR field. • Opportunities to learn a lot, both as an intern and an employee. • Encouraged to ask thoughtful questions and engage deeply with clients. • Great environment to build deeper relationships beyond work tasks.

Cons

• It's essential to set clear boundaries to avoid burnout, as with any job. • Negotiating your pay is crucial. Be strong in your negotiations; Ana will accommodate if you assert yourself. • Fast-paced environment that may not suit everyone

avatar
Identity Media (FL) Response
1y
Thank you for your feedback. We appreciate your management advice.
1.0
25 June 2024
Recommend
CEO approval
Business outlook

Pros

Free food and snacks sometimes

Cons

From what I've observed, workers are treated poorly (underpaid and overworked aka expect to work on 6 clients or more for under $50k. In this economy???) As an intern, I was promised to work along with the CEO but she was never I the office, if she was, she was "busy" or would leave early for a hair/nail appointment or happy hour with "clients" I ended up working closely with the employees instead. I learned a lot from those girl and from what I learned, they had to learn from each other since there was no onboarding/training process. Internship consist of unpaid parking, expensive lunches due to the area, flooding due to the rain (office is in Downtown), a lot of B.S./repetitive work, or you actually doing the assignment for her.

avatar
Identity Media (FL) Response
1y
At Identity Media, Inc., we strive to provide valuable learning opportunities through hands-on experience with both our team and with me, the CEO. While my schedule as CEO can be demanding, our interns are encouraged to learn from the entire team, fostering a collaborative and comprehensive educational experience. As for the comment about me leaving to do my nails or hair, it’s clear that you don’t know much about me. I don’t need to disclose to anyone on my team that I do my nails and hair at 6 AM before my baby wakes up—thanks for the chuckle. Occasionally, I attend happy hours to scout clients, especially since we work with restaurants and bars. I also check out their lunch and dinners and encourage our team to do the same and expense it to Identity Media, which is common in our industry. Regarding compensation and workload, we are transparent about our internship program, offering school credit and covering parking expenses. We understand the financial constraints and strive to support our interns within our means. We wish you the best in your future endeavors and hope you find a role that aligns with your goals.
See reviews by: Helpful|Rating|Date|All